AURORA BIENNIAL 2026: MEET THE CURATORS
Join us for an insider’s look at the AURORA Biennial 2026 with curators Julia Kaganskiy and Tairone Bastien.
DATE: Thursday, November 20, 2025; 6 pm
LOCATION: FLOCC (606 N. Edgefield, Dallas, TX 75208)
Register here to attend
Julia Kaganskiy and Tairone Bastien will introduce themselves and discuss their curatorial practices, joined by Joshua King, AURORA Co-Founder and Executive Director, who will offer insights into AURORA’s work as a public art organization and share the vision shaping next year’s citywide public art event.
The conversation will be moderated by Nancy Cohen Israel, a Dallas-based art historian, writer, educator at the Meadows Museum, and founder of Art à la Carte. Don’t miss the chance to hear what to expect for the next edition of North Texas’ largest public art event, taking place across Dallas from November 1-21, 2026.
Julia Kaganskiy is a New York City-based curator and cultural strategist working across art, science, and technology. A leading voice in the field, she helped launch several groundbreaking programs, including The Creators Project (VICE/Intel) and NEW INC (New Museum). Her curatorial practice explores the potential of art as a key interlocutor of emerging science and technology. Most recently, she served as Curator-at-Large at LAS Art Foundation in Berlin. As an independent curator, she has worked with 180 Strand (London), Matadero Madrid (Madrid), Borusan Contemporary (Istanbul), Science Gallery (Dublin), Barbican Centre (London), Eyebeam Center for Art & Technology (New York City), and many others.
Tairone Bastien is a Toronto-based curator, writer, and educator. He co-curated the first two editions of the Toronto Biennial of Art and co-edited ‘Water, Kingship, Belief,’ a book expanding on both biennials. His current research, ‘A Feral Commons,’ examines the ecological impact, needs, processes, and visual languages of public art and art-making in the Global South. Previously, he established Alserkal Avenue’s art program and the Alserkal Residency in Dubai, and curated projects with Dhaka Art Summit, Samdani Art Foundation, Art Dubai, Delfina Foundation, and Shubbak Festival. As a curator at Performa in New York City, he co-organized the first three editions of the biennial dedicated to live performance art.
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AURORA BIENNIAL 2026 CURATORS
Julia Kaganskiy is a New York City-based curator and cultural strategist working across art, science, and technology. A leading voice in the field, she helped launch several groundbreaking programs, including The Creators Project (VICE/Intel) and NEW INC (New Museum). Her curatorial practice explores the potential of art as a key interlocutor of emerging science and technology. Most recently, she served as Curator-at-Large at LAS Art Foundation in Berlin. As an independent curator, she has worked with 180 Strand (London), Matadero Madrid (Madrid), Borusan Contemporary (Istanbul), Science Gallery (Dublin), Barbican Centre (London), Eyebeam Center for Art & Technology (New York City), and many others.
Tairone Bastien is a Toronto-based curator, writer, and educator. He co-curated the first two editions of the Toronto Biennial of Art and co-edited ‘Water, Kingship, Belief,’ a book expanding on both biennials. His current research, ‘A Feral Commons,’ examines the ecological impact, needs, processes, and visual languages of public art and art-making in the Global South. Previously, he established Alserkal Avenue’s art program and the Alserkal Residency in Dubai, and curated projects with Dhaka Art Summit, Samdani Art Foundation, Art Dubai, Delfina Foundation, and Shubbak Festival. As a curator at Performa in New York City, he co-organized the first three editions of the biennial dedicated to live performance art.
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Julia Kaganskiy and Tairone Bastien; Photo by Justin Clemons
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Art Quest 2025
COMMUNITY ART ENGAGEMENT/ COMPROMISO ARTÍSTICO CON LA COMUNIDAD
Para la versión en español, consulte a continuación
In June and July 2025, AURORA presented the fourth edition of Art Quest, an annual community program in Dallas that connects diverse communities through interactive, scavenger hunt-style events. With Art Quest, AURORA aims to inspire a journey across the digital divide to raise awareness about the unequal access to technology and the arts.
For this edition, AURORA commissioned artworks by
Nicolás González, Hector Ramirez, and Nitashia Johnson.
2025 PROGRAM
Art Quest once again used the mobility of technology to create accessible cultural experiences in three Dallas neighborhoods:
JUNE 4 | BACHMAN
TIME: Wednesday, June 4, 9 am–1:30 pm
PLACE: Julian T. Saldivar Elementary School
ARTIST: Nicolás González
PRIZE: Nicolás González’ 3D-printed sculpture created for this occasion and the artist’s original work that served as its source
Click here for more information
JUNE 21 | PLEASANT GROVE
TIME: Saturday, June 21; 5–9 pm
PLACE: Gallery 86
ARTIST: Hector Ramirez
PRIZE: A digital file of a video artwork by Hector Ramirez and an Insignia 65-inch Smart TV
Click here for more information
JULY 12 | SOUTH DALLAS
TIME: Saturday, July 12; 10 am–2 pm
PLACE: African American Museum of Dallas
ARTIST: Nitashia Johnson
PRIZE: A digital file of a video artwork by Nitashia Johnson and an Epson Home Cinema projector
Click here for more information
Throughout Art Quest events, AURORA hosted community gatherings in partnership with local organizations: Julian T. Saldivar Elementary School, Gallery 86, Los Primos, and African American Museum of Dallas. Participants joined to network and learn more about key community organizations, businesses, and public spaces. At each event, the artwork prize was on public view and the artist was present.
EXHIBITION
From June 13-21, Gallery 86 hosted a group exhibition titled ‘Pleasant Grove in Color,’ featuring artworks that celebrate the vibrancy and power of color.
3D PRINTING WORKSHOP
A free introduction to 3D printing led by Nick Bontrager took place on June 28 at Gallery 86.
DJ WORKSHOP
DJ Leo J lead a hands-on DJ workshop on August 30 at South Dallas Cultural Center’s Black Box Theater. Click here for more information.
Art Quest is free and open to all. Sign up for our newsletter, and follow us on Instagram, Facebook, X, and LinkedIn to receive more information about Art Quest and AURORA.
En junio y julio de 2025, AURORA presentó la cuarta edición de Art Quest, el programa comunitario anual de Dallas que utilizó la movilidad tecnológica para crear experiencias culturales accesibles. Con este programa, AURORA intentó inspirar un viaje a través de la brecha digital para crear conciencia sobre la desigualdad de acceso a la tecnología y a las artes.
Para esta edición, AURORA encargó tres obras de arte que fueron entregadas a los ganadores de Art Quest, junto con un proyector o un televisor.
El programa tuvo lugar en Bachman (4 de junio), Pleasant Grove (21 de junio) y South Dallas (12 de julio).
Durante los eventos de Art Quest, AURORA organizó encuentros comunitarios en colaboración con organizaciones locales: Julian T. Saldivar Elementary School, Gallery 86, Los Primos y el African American Museum of Dallas. Los participantes se reunieron para establecer contactos y conocer más sobre las principales organizaciones comunitarias, empresas y espacios públicos. En cada evento, la obra de arte premiada estuvo en exhibición pública y contó con la presencia del artista.
ARTISTAS CONVOCADOS:
Nicolás González, Hector Ramirez, Nitashia Johnson
Toda la programación de Art Quest es gratuita y abierta al público. Suscríbete a nuestro boletín y síguenos en Instagram, Facebook, X, and LinkedIn para recibir más información sobre Art Quest y AURORA.
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In June and July 2025, AURORA presented the fourth edition of Art Quest, an annual community program in Dallas that connects diverse communities through interactive, scavenger hunt-style events. With Art Quest, AURORA aims to inspire a journey across the digital divide to raise awareness about the unequal access to technology and the arts.
For this edition, AURORA commissioned artworks by
Nicolás González, Hector Ramirez, and Nitashia Johnson.
2025 PROGRAM
Art Quest once again used the mobility of technology to create accessible cultural experiences in three Dallas neighborhoods:
JUNE 4 | BACHMAN
TIME: Wednesday, June 4, 9 am–1:30 pm
PLACE: Julian T. Saldivar Elementary School
ARTIST: Nicolás González
PRIZE: Nicolás González’ 3D-printed sculpture created for this occasion and the artist’s original work that served as its source
Click here for more information
JUNE 21 | PLEASANT GROVE
TIME: Saturday, June 21; 5–9 pm
PLACE: Gallery 86
ARTIST: Hector Ramirez
PRIZE: A digital file of a video artwork by Hector Ramirez and an Insignia 65-inch Smart TV
Click here for more information
JULY 12 | SOUTH DALLAS
TIME: Saturday, July 12; 10 am–2 pm
PLACE: African American Museum of Dallas
ARTIST: Nitashia Johnson
PRIZE: A digital file of a video artwork by Nitashia Johnson and an Epson Home Cinema projector
Click here for more information
Throughout Art Quest events, AURORA hosted community gatherings in partnership with local organizations: Julian T. Saldivar Elementary School, Gallery 86, Los Primos, and African American Museum of Dallas. Participants joined to network and learn more about key community organizations, businesses, and public spaces. At each event, the artwork prize was on public view and the artist was present.
ADDITIONAL PROGRAMMING
EXHIBITION
From June 13-21, Gallery 86 hosted a group exhibition titled ‘Pleasant Grove in Color,’ featuring artworks that celebrate the vibrancy and power of color.
3D PRINTING WORKSHOP
A free introduction to 3D printing led by Nick Bontrager took place on June 28 at Gallery 86.
DJ WORKSHOP
DJ Leo J lead a hands-on DJ workshop on August 30 at South Dallas Cultural Center’s Black Box Theater. Click here for more information.
Art Quest is free and open to all. Sign up for our newsletter, and follow us on Instagram, Facebook, X, and LinkedIn to receive more information about Art Quest and AURORA.
Versión en español
En junio y julio de 2025, AURORA presentó la cuarta edición de Art Quest, el programa comunitario anual de Dallas que utilizó la movilidad tecnológica para crear experiencias culturales accesibles. Con este programa, AURORA intentó inspirar un viaje a través de la brecha digital para crear conciencia sobre la desigualdad de acceso a la tecnología y a las artes.
Para esta edición, AURORA encargó tres obras de arte que fueron entregadas a los ganadores de Art Quest, junto con un proyector o un televisor.
El programa tuvo lugar en Bachman (4 de junio), Pleasant Grove (21 de junio) y South Dallas (12 de julio).
Durante los eventos de Art Quest, AURORA organizó encuentros comunitarios en colaboración con organizaciones locales: Julian T. Saldivar Elementary School, Gallery 86, Los Primos y el African American Museum of Dallas. Los participantes se reunieron para establecer contactos y conocer más sobre las principales organizaciones comunitarias, empresas y espacios públicos. En cada evento, la obra de arte premiada estuvo en exhibición pública y contó con la presencia del artista.
ARTISTAS CONVOCADOS:
Nicolás González, Hector Ramirez, Nitashia Johnson
Toda la programación de Art Quest es gratuita y abierta al público. Suscríbete a nuestro boletín y síguenos en Instagram, Facebook, X, and LinkedIn para recibir más información sobre Art Quest y AURORA.
ART QUEST 2025 WAS MADE POSSIBLE BY / ART QUEST 2025 FUE POSIBLE GRACIAS A:
Art Quest 2025, Photos by Turk Studio
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Art Quest 2025:
Bachman
COMMUNITY ART ENGAGEMENT/ COMPROMISO ARTÍSTICO CON LA COMUNIDAD
Para la versión en español, consulte a continuación
TIME: Wednesday, June 4, 9 am–1:30 pm
PLACE: Julian T. Saldivar Elementary School (9510 Brockbank Dr, Dallas, TX 75220)
ARTIST: Nicolás González
PRIZE: Bachman Love (2025)—a 3D-printed sculpture created by Nicolás González, along with the original work by the artist that served as its source
Register here to participate
HOW TO PARTICIPATE
COMMUNITY GATHERING
Throughout this Art Quest event (9 am–1:30 pm), AURORA will host a community gathering event in partnership with Julian T. Saldivar Elementary School. In addition to the scavenger hunt, there will be a range of activities, including arts and crafts for the guests to get involved with, free snow cones for kids, as well as representatives from some of the amazing arts, culture, and community organizations in Bachman who will share details about their upcoming programming.The artwork prize will also be on public view at the event and the artist will be present.
NICOLÁS GONZÁLEZ
Nicolás González, a Dallas, Texas native, earned his BFA from Southern Methodist University. As a contemporary artist, González has diversified his field to include traditional practices such as drawing, painting, and sculpture, as well as systematic, site-specific installations and research-based artworks. He derives inspiration from his identity as a first-generation Mexican American, integrating distant memories, manual labor, and core family values rooted in his Mexican upbringing. Through his artistic practice, González has contributed to his community both as an art instructor in educational institutions and through the creation of vast and vibrant mural work. He is a member of Sigma Lambda Beta International Fraternity and the co-founder of Gallery 86. Some of González’ accolades include being nationally selected to represent the Consulate of Mexico in Dallas at the Institute of Mexicans Abroad Binational Journey in Mexico City in 2019, and being commissioned in 2021 to create a 6’ x 16’ oil painting displayed at the Dallas County Oak Cliff Government Center.
Art Quest participants will have a chance to win Nicolás González’ original sculpture, Bachman Love (2025), as well as a 3D printed version sponsored by the Cedars Union. Bachman Love is a sculptural airplane assembled from over 20 donated, nostalgic toys from all over the DFW Metroplex. Each toy—rich with personal history and childhood memories—contributes to the playful yet meaningful composition. The piece celebrates the spirit of community and collective memory, reflecting the unique identity of the Bachman Lake neighborhood, situated near Dallas Love Field Airport. Just as planes are constantly arriving and departing overhead, Bachman Love honors the continuous movement, connection, and affection that define this vibrant area.
Established in 1996, Julian T. Saldivar Elementary School is a comprehensive learning community for students in prekindergarten through fifth grade. Named after Julian T. Saldivar, the first Mexican American physician in Dallas, the school carries a legacy of academic excellence, character, and civic responsibility. Saldivar Elementary is located in the Bachman Lake area of North Dallas and exemplifies a global community. Its faculty, staff, and families represent five continents and literacy in several languages. The school’s goal is to provide students with a strong foundation of academics, creativity, and strength of character to excel in a global society.
Art Quest is free and open to all. Sign up for our newsletter, and follow us on Instagram, Facebook, X, and LinkedIn to receive more information about Art Quest and AURORA.
HORARIO: Miércoles, 4 de junio, de 9 a.m. a 1:30 p.m.
LUGAR: Julian T. Saldivar Elementary School (9510 Brockbank Dr, Dallas, TX 75220)
ARTISTA: Nicolás González
PREMIO: Una escultura impresa en 3D creada por Nicolás González, junto con la obra original del artista que sirvió de inspiración.
Regístrate aquí para participar
REUNIÓN COMUNITARIA
Durante todo el evento Art Quest (de 9:00 a.m. a 1:30 p.m.), AURORA organizará una reunión comunitaria en colaboración con la Julian T. Saldivar Elementary School. Además de la búsqueda del tesoro, habrá actividades como manualidades para que participen los presentes, helados gratis para los niños y representantes de algunas de las increíbles organizaciones artísticas, culturales y comunitarias de Bachman, que compartirán detalles sobre sus próximos programas. La obra de arte ganadora también se expondrá al público en el evento y el artista estará presente.
NICOLÁS GONZÁLEZ
Nicolás González, nacido en Dallas, Texas, obtuvo su licenciatura en Bellas Artes en la Southern Methodist University. Como artista contemporáneo, González ha diversificado su ámbito de trabajo para incluir prácticas tradicionales como el dibujo, la pintura y la escultura, así como instalaciones sistemáticas y específicas para cada lugar y obras de arte basadas en la investigación. Se inspira en su identidad como mexicano-estadounidense de primera generación, integrando recuerdos lejanos, el trabajo manual y los valores familiares fundamentales arraigados en su educación mexicana. A través de su práctica artística, González ha contribuido a su comunidad tanto como profesor de arte en instituciones educativas como a través de la creación de murales de gran tamaño y vibrantes. Es miembro de la fraternidad internacional Sigma Lambda Beta y cofundador de Gallery 86. Entre los reconocimientos de González se encuentra el haber sido seleccionado a nivel nacional para representar al Consulado de México en Dallas en el Institute of Mexicans Abroad Binational Journey en la Ciudad de México en 2019, y haber recibido el encargo en 2021 de crear una pintura al óleo de 6' x 16' que se exhibe en el Dallas County Oak Cliff Government Center.
Los participantes de Art Quest tendrán la oportunidad de ganar una escultura original de Nicolás González, así como una versión impresa en 3D patrocinada por Cedars Union.
Fundada en 1996, la Julian T. Saldivar Elementary School es una comunidad educativa integral para alumnos desde preescolar hasta quinto grado. La escuela, que lleva el nombre de Julian T. Saldivar, el primer médico mexicano-estadounidense de Dallas, tiene un legado de excelencia académica, carácter y responsabilidad cívica. La Saldivar Elementary School está situada en la zona de Bachman Lake, al norte de Dallas, y es un ejemplo de comunidad internacional. Su cuerpo docente, personal y familias representan los cinco continentes y hablan varios idiomas. El objetivo de la escuela es brindar a los alumnos una base sólida en el ámbito académico, la creatividad y la fuerza de carácter para que puedan destacarse en una sociedad plural.
Art Quest es un evento gratuito y para todo público. Suscríbete a nuestro boletín informativo y síguenos en Instagram, Facebook, X y LinkedIn para recibir más información sobre Art Quest y AURORA.
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TIME: Wednesday, June 4, 9 am–1:30 pm
PLACE: Julian T. Saldivar Elementary School (9510 Brockbank Dr, Dallas, TX 75220)
ARTIST: Nicolás González
PRIZE: Bachman Love (2025)—a 3D-printed sculpture created by Nicolás González, along with the original work by the artist that served as its source
Register here to participate
HOW TO PARTICIPATE
- At 9 am, participants should join the community gathering event at Julian T. Saldivar Elementary School.
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At 11 am, the first clue will be handed out onsite to start the quest.
- At 11:10 am, the first clue will also be shared on AURORA’s Instagram, Facebook, X, and LinkedIn for participants not present at the event location.
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Participants are invited to follow along, racing to find three clue cards at three different locations. The scavenger hunt ends when the first person with all three clues cards returns to the community gathering event at Julian T. Saldivar Elementary School.
- The winner will take Nicolás González’ artworks, along with a certificate of authenticity, and will have the opportunity to meet the artist.
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After the winner is announced, all participants will be invited to gather once again to celebrate the winner, meet the creator of the artworks, and enjoy refreshments from food vendors.
COMMUNITY GATHERING
Throughout this Art Quest event (9 am–1:30 pm), AURORA will host a community gathering event in partnership with Julian T. Saldivar Elementary School. In addition to the scavenger hunt, there will be a range of activities, including arts and crafts for the guests to get involved with, free snow cones for kids, as well as representatives from some of the amazing arts, culture, and community organizations in Bachman who will share details about their upcoming programming.The artwork prize will also be on public view at the event and the artist will be present.
NICOLÁS GONZÁLEZ
Nicolás González, a Dallas, Texas native, earned his BFA from Southern Methodist University. As a contemporary artist, González has diversified his field to include traditional practices such as drawing, painting, and sculpture, as well as systematic, site-specific installations and research-based artworks. He derives inspiration from his identity as a first-generation Mexican American, integrating distant memories, manual labor, and core family values rooted in his Mexican upbringing. Through his artistic practice, González has contributed to his community both as an art instructor in educational institutions and through the creation of vast and vibrant mural work. He is a member of Sigma Lambda Beta International Fraternity and the co-founder of Gallery 86. Some of González’ accolades include being nationally selected to represent the Consulate of Mexico in Dallas at the Institute of Mexicans Abroad Binational Journey in Mexico City in 2019, and being commissioned in 2021 to create a 6’ x 16’ oil painting displayed at the Dallas County Oak Cliff Government Center.
Art Quest participants will have a chance to win Nicolás González’ original sculpture, Bachman Love (2025), as well as a 3D printed version sponsored by the Cedars Union. Bachman Love is a sculptural airplane assembled from over 20 donated, nostalgic toys from all over the DFW Metroplex. Each toy—rich with personal history and childhood memories—contributes to the playful yet meaningful composition. The piece celebrates the spirit of community and collective memory, reflecting the unique identity of the Bachman Lake neighborhood, situated near Dallas Love Field Airport. Just as planes are constantly arriving and departing overhead, Bachman Love honors the continuous movement, connection, and affection that define this vibrant area.
JULIAN T. SALDIVAR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Established in 1996, Julian T. Saldivar Elementary School is a comprehensive learning community for students in prekindergarten through fifth grade. Named after Julian T. Saldivar, the first Mexican American physician in Dallas, the school carries a legacy of academic excellence, character, and civic responsibility. Saldivar Elementary is located in the Bachman Lake area of North Dallas and exemplifies a global community. Its faculty, staff, and families represent five continents and literacy in several languages. The school’s goal is to provide students with a strong foundation of academics, creativity, and strength of character to excel in a global society.
Art Quest is free and open to all. Sign up for our newsletter, and follow us on Instagram, Facebook, X, and LinkedIn to receive more information about Art Quest and AURORA.
Versión en español
HORARIO: Miércoles, 4 de junio, de 9 a.m. a 1:30 p.m.
LUGAR: Julian T. Saldivar Elementary School (9510 Brockbank Dr, Dallas, TX 75220)
ARTISTA: Nicolás González
PREMIO: Una escultura impresa en 3D creada por Nicolás González, junto con la obra original del artista que sirvió de inspiración.
Regístrate aquí para participar
CÓMO PARTICIPAR
- A las 9:00 a.m., los participantes deben presentarse al evento comunitario en la Julian T. Saldivar Elementary School.
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A las 11:00 a.m., se entregará la primera pista en el lugar para comenzar la búsqueda.
- A las 11:10 a.m., la primera pista también se compartirá en las cuentas de Instagram, Facebook, X y LinkedIn de AURORA para los participantes que no estén presentes en el lugar del evento.
- Invitamos a los participantes a seguir el juego compitiendo para encontrar tres tarjetas con pistas en tres lugares diferentes. La búsqueda del tesoro finaliza cuando la primera persona que consiga las tres tarjetas con pistas regresa al evento comunitario en la Julian T. Saldivar Elementary School.
- El ganador se llevará las obras de Nicolás González, junto con un certificado de autenticidad, y tendrá la oportunidad de conocer al artista.
- Después de anunciar al ganador, se invitará a todos los participantes a reunirse una vez más para celebrar al triunfador, conocer al creador de las obras de arte y disfrutar de un refrigerio ofrecido por los proveedores de alimentos.
REUNIÓN COMUNITARIA
Durante todo el evento Art Quest (de 9:00 a.m. a 1:30 p.m.), AURORA organizará una reunión comunitaria en colaboración con la Julian T. Saldivar Elementary School. Además de la búsqueda del tesoro, habrá actividades como manualidades para que participen los presentes, helados gratis para los niños y representantes de algunas de las increíbles organizaciones artísticas, culturales y comunitarias de Bachman, que compartirán detalles sobre sus próximos programas. La obra de arte ganadora también se expondrá al público en el evento y el artista estará presente.
NICOLÁS GONZÁLEZ
Nicolás González, nacido en Dallas, Texas, obtuvo su licenciatura en Bellas Artes en la Southern Methodist University. Como artista contemporáneo, González ha diversificado su ámbito de trabajo para incluir prácticas tradicionales como el dibujo, la pintura y la escultura, así como instalaciones sistemáticas y específicas para cada lugar y obras de arte basadas en la investigación. Se inspira en su identidad como mexicano-estadounidense de primera generación, integrando recuerdos lejanos, el trabajo manual y los valores familiares fundamentales arraigados en su educación mexicana. A través de su práctica artística, González ha contribuido a su comunidad tanto como profesor de arte en instituciones educativas como a través de la creación de murales de gran tamaño y vibrantes. Es miembro de la fraternidad internacional Sigma Lambda Beta y cofundador de Gallery 86. Entre los reconocimientos de González se encuentra el haber sido seleccionado a nivel nacional para representar al Consulado de México en Dallas en el Institute of Mexicans Abroad Binational Journey en la Ciudad de México en 2019, y haber recibido el encargo en 2021 de crear una pintura al óleo de 6' x 16' que se exhibe en el Dallas County Oak Cliff Government Center.
Los participantes de Art Quest tendrán la oportunidad de ganar una escultura original de Nicolás González, así como una versión impresa en 3D patrocinada por Cedars Union.
JULIAN T. SALDIVAR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Fundada en 1996, la Julian T. Saldivar Elementary School es una comunidad educativa integral para alumnos desde preescolar hasta quinto grado. La escuela, que lleva el nombre de Julian T. Saldivar, el primer médico mexicano-estadounidense de Dallas, tiene un legado de excelencia académica, carácter y responsabilidad cívica. La Saldivar Elementary School está situada en la zona de Bachman Lake, al norte de Dallas, y es un ejemplo de comunidad internacional. Su cuerpo docente, personal y familias representan los cinco continentes y hablan varios idiomas. El objetivo de la escuela es brindar a los alumnos una base sólida en el ámbito académico, la creatividad y la fuerza de carácter para que puedan destacarse en una sociedad plural.
Art Quest es un evento gratuito y para todo público. Suscríbete a nuestro boletín informativo y síguenos en Instagram, Facebook, X y LinkedIn para recibir más información sobre Art Quest y AURORA.
ART QUEST 2025 IS MADE POSSIBLE BY / ART QUEST 2025 ES POSIBLE GRACIAS A:
Nicolás González
Nicolás González, Bachman Love, 2025.
Found objects, mixed media, 15 × 52 × 31 in.
Julian T. Saldivar Elementary School
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Art Quest 2025:
Pleasant Grove
COMMUNITY ART ENGAGEMENT/ COMPROMISO ARTÍSTICO CON LA COMUNIDAD
Para la versión en español, consulte a continuación
TIME: Saturday, June 21, 5–9 pm
PLACE: Gallery 86 (2084 N Jim Miller Rd Suite 102A, Dallas, TX 75217)
ARTIST: Hector Ramirez
PRIZE: A digital file of a video artwork by Hector Ramirez and a 65-inch Insignia Smart TV
Register here to participate
HOW TO PARTICIPATE
COMMUNITY GATHERING
Throughout this Art Quest event (5–9 pm), AURORA will host a community gathering event in partnership with Los Primos and Gallery 86. In addition to the scavenger hunt, there will be a range of activities, including the closing event of the art exhibition Pleasant Grove in Color at Gallery 86, performances, and free food and beverages. The artwork prize will also be on public view at the event and the artist will be present.
Hector ramirEZ
Hector Ramirez is an artist from El Paso, Texas, and is currently based in Fort Worth. In 2020, he earned an M.F.A. in Sculpture from Texas Christian University and currently teaches at the University of Texas at Arlington. Ramirez has exhibited in multiple solo and group shows around the Dallas/Fort Worth metropolitan area, as well as in New York City, Berlin, and Hiroshima. Some of these shows include a UTA faculty exhibition, a show at Blind Alley in Fort Worth, and a show at Aurora in New York City. Ramirez was also included in the Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth’s Modern Billings. Most recently, his work was published in Artillery Magazine.
Art Quest participants will have a chance to win Hector Ramirez’ video artwork Blue Waltz (2018).
Gallery 86 was founded as an online art space in 2017 by Dallas-area artists determined to showcase their artwork independently. In 2022, the group acquired a physical location and began hosting community art events. Since then, the gallery’s work has centered around growing the arts in the surrounding Pleasant Grove community through art classes, exhibitions, murals, and art talks supported by grants from the City of Dallas's Office of Arts and Culture and the National Endowment for the Arts. Gallery 86 aims to turn Pleasant Grove into Dallas’s next art hub in the near future.
Art Quest is free and open to all. Sign up for our newsletter, and follow us on Instagram, Facebook, X, and LinkedIn to receive more information about Art Quest and AURORA.
HORARIO: Sábado, 21 de junio, de 5 a 9 p.m.
LUGAR: Gallery 86 (2084 N Jim Miller Rd Suite 102A, Dallas, TX 75217)
ARTISTA: Hector Ramirez
PREMIO: Un archivo digital de una obra de arte en video de Hector Ramirez y un televisor Insignia Smart TV de 65 pulgadas.
Regístrate aquí para participar
REUNIÓN COMUNITARIA
Durante todo el evento Art Quest (de 5 p.m. a 9 p.m.), AURORA organizará un evento comunitario en colaboración con Los Primos y Gallery 86. Además de la búsqueda del tesoro, habrá una variedad de actividades, incluyendo el evento de clausura de la exhibición de arte "Pleasant Grove in Color" en Gallery 86, actuaciones y comida y bebida gratis. La obra ganadora también estará expuesta al público durante el evento y el artista estará presente.
Hector ramirEZ
Hector Ramirez es un artista de El Paso, Texas, y actualmente reside en Fort Worth. En 2020, obtuvo una Maestría en Bellas Artes con especialización en Escultura de la Texas Christian University y actualmente enseña en la University of Texas at Arlington. Ramirez ha expuesto en múltiples exposiciones individuales y colectivas en el área metropolitana de Dallas/Fort Worth, así como en la ciudad de New York, Berlín e Hiroshima. Algunas de estas exposiciones incluyen una exhibición del cuerpo docente de la UTA, una exposición en Blind Alley en Fort Worth y una exposición en Aurora en la ciudad de New York. Ramirez también fue incluido en el Modern Billings del Modern Art Museum de Fort Worth. Más recientemente, su trabajo ha sido publicado en la revista Artillery Magazine.
Los participantes en Art Quest tendrán la oportunidad de ganar la obra de video Blue Waltz (2018) de Hector Ramirez.
Gallery 86 fue fundada en 2017 como un espacio artístico online por un grupo de artistas del área de Dallas decididos a exhibir sus obras de forma independiente. En 2022, el grupo adquirió un local físico y comenzó a organizar eventos artísticos para la comunidad. Desde entonces, el trabajo de la galería se ha centrado en el fomento de las artes en la comunidad circundante de Pleasant Grove a través de clases de arte, exhibiciones, murales y charlas sobre arte, con el apoyo de subvenciones de la Office of Arts and Culture de la ciudad de Dallas y el National Endowment for the Arts. Gallery 86 tiene como objetivo convertir Pleasant Grove en el próximo centro artístico de Dallas en el futuro próximo.
Art Quest es un evento gratuito y para todo público. Suscríbete a nuestro boletín informativo y síguenos en Instagram, Facebook, X y LinkedIn para recibir más información sobre Art Quest y AURORA.
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TIME: Saturday, June 21, 5–9 pm
PLACE: Gallery 86 (2084 N Jim Miller Rd Suite 102A, Dallas, TX 75217)
ARTIST: Hector Ramirez
PRIZE: A digital file of a video artwork by Hector Ramirez and a 65-inch Insignia Smart TV
Register here to participate
HOW TO PARTICIPATE
- At 5 pm, participants should join the community gathering event at Gallery 86.
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At 5:50 pm, the first clue will be handed out onsite to start the quest.
- At 6 pm, the first clue will also be shared on AURORA’s social media channels—Instagram, Facebook, X, and LinkedIn—for participants not present at the event location.
- Participants are invited to follow along, racing to find three clue cards at three different locations. The scavenger hunt ends when the first person with all three clues cards returns to the community gathering event at Gallery 86.
- The winner will take Hector Ramirez’ artwork (along with a certificate of authenticity) and a 65-inch Insignia Smart TV, and will have the opportunity to meet the artist.
- After the winner is announced, all participants will be invited to gather once again at Gallery 86 to celebrate the winner, meet the creator of the artworks, and enjoy refreshments from food vendors.
COMMUNITY GATHERING
Throughout this Art Quest event (5–9 pm), AURORA will host a community gathering event in partnership with Los Primos and Gallery 86. In addition to the scavenger hunt, there will be a range of activities, including the closing event of the art exhibition Pleasant Grove in Color at Gallery 86, performances, and free food and beverages. The artwork prize will also be on public view at the event and the artist will be present.
Hector ramirEZ
Hector Ramirez is an artist from El Paso, Texas, and is currently based in Fort Worth. In 2020, he earned an M.F.A. in Sculpture from Texas Christian University and currently teaches at the University of Texas at Arlington. Ramirez has exhibited in multiple solo and group shows around the Dallas/Fort Worth metropolitan area, as well as in New York City, Berlin, and Hiroshima. Some of these shows include a UTA faculty exhibition, a show at Blind Alley in Fort Worth, and a show at Aurora in New York City. Ramirez was also included in the Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth’s Modern Billings. Most recently, his work was published in Artillery Magazine.
Art Quest participants will have a chance to win Hector Ramirez’ video artwork Blue Waltz (2018).
Gallery 86
Gallery 86 was founded as an online art space in 2017 by Dallas-area artists determined to showcase their artwork independently. In 2022, the group acquired a physical location and began hosting community art events. Since then, the gallery’s work has centered around growing the arts in the surrounding Pleasant Grove community through art classes, exhibitions, murals, and art talks supported by grants from the City of Dallas's Office of Arts and Culture and the National Endowment for the Arts. Gallery 86 aims to turn Pleasant Grove into Dallas’s next art hub in the near future.
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Versión en español
HORARIO: Sábado, 21 de junio, de 5 a 9 p.m.
LUGAR: Gallery 86 (2084 N Jim Miller Rd Suite 102A, Dallas, TX 75217)
ARTISTA: Hector Ramirez
PREMIO: Un archivo digital de una obra de arte en video de Hector Ramirez y un televisor Insignia Smart TV de 65 pulgadas.
Regístrate aquí para participar
CÓMO PARTICIPAR
- A las 5:00 p.m, los participantes deben presentarse al evento comunitario en Gallery 86.
- A las 5:50 p.m., se entregará la primera pista en el lugar para comenzar la búsqueda.
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A las 6:00 p.m., la primera pista también se compartirá en las cuentas de Instagram, Facebook, X y LinkedIn de AURORA para los participantes que no estén presentes en el lugar del evento.
- Invitamos a los participantes a seguir el juego compitiendo para encontrar tres tarjetas con pistas en tres lugares diferentes. La búsqueda del tesoro finaliza cuando la primera persona que consiga las tres tarjetas con pistas regresa al evento comunitario en Gallery 86.
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El ganador recibirá la obra de Héctor Ramírez (junto con un certificado de autenticidad) y un televisor Insignia Smart TV de 65 pulgadas, y tendrá la oportunidad de conocer al artista.
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Después de anunciar al ganador, se invitará a todos los participantes a reunirse una vez más para celebrar al triunfador, conocer al creador de las obras de arte y disfrutar de un refrigerio ofrecido por los proveedores de alimentos.
REUNIÓN COMUNITARIA
Durante todo el evento Art Quest (de 5 p.m. a 9 p.m.), AURORA organizará un evento comunitario en colaboración con Los Primos y Gallery 86. Además de la búsqueda del tesoro, habrá una variedad de actividades, incluyendo el evento de clausura de la exhibición de arte "Pleasant Grove in Color" en Gallery 86, actuaciones y comida y bebida gratis. La obra ganadora también estará expuesta al público durante el evento y el artista estará presente.
Hector ramirEZ
Hector Ramirez es un artista de El Paso, Texas, y actualmente reside en Fort Worth. En 2020, obtuvo una Maestría en Bellas Artes con especialización en Escultura de la Texas Christian University y actualmente enseña en la University of Texas at Arlington. Ramirez ha expuesto en múltiples exposiciones individuales y colectivas en el área metropolitana de Dallas/Fort Worth, así como en la ciudad de New York, Berlín e Hiroshima. Algunas de estas exposiciones incluyen una exhibición del cuerpo docente de la UTA, una exposición en Blind Alley en Fort Worth y una exposición en Aurora en la ciudad de New York. Ramirez también fue incluido en el Modern Billings del Modern Art Museum de Fort Worth. Más recientemente, su trabajo ha sido publicado en la revista Artillery Magazine.
Los participantes en Art Quest tendrán la oportunidad de ganar la obra de video Blue Waltz (2018) de Hector Ramirez.
Gallery 86
Gallery 86 fue fundada en 2017 como un espacio artístico online por un grupo de artistas del área de Dallas decididos a exhibir sus obras de forma independiente. En 2022, el grupo adquirió un local físico y comenzó a organizar eventos artísticos para la comunidad. Desde entonces, el trabajo de la galería se ha centrado en el fomento de las artes en la comunidad circundante de Pleasant Grove a través de clases de arte, exhibiciones, murales y charlas sobre arte, con el apoyo de subvenciones de la Office of Arts and Culture de la ciudad de Dallas y el National Endowment for the Arts. Gallery 86 tiene como objetivo convertir Pleasant Grove en el próximo centro artístico de Dallas en el futuro próximo.
Art Quest es un evento gratuito y para todo público. Suscríbete a nuestro boletín informativo y síguenos en Instagram, Facebook, X y LinkedIn para recibir más información sobre Art Quest y AURORA.
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Hector Ramirez, Blue Waltz, 2018, video still
Hector Ramirez
Gallery 86, Photo by Turk Studio